Lambic Discussion Thread

[stupac2]

Son of a *****.

EDIT: In that vein, this is what I brought back from Europe:

I'm still ISO OGV, by the way. CANNOT GET ENOUGH. (The one on the left is "homebrew" fruit lambic made with Cantillon's lambic.)

 

[Bill2]

<2 week old fou foune is my favorite lambic, it can stand up to anything.

 

[Dunt1]

EDIT: In that vein, this is what I brought back from Europe:

I'm still ISO OGV, by the way. CANNOT GET ENOUGH. (The one on the left is "homebrew" fruit lambic made with Cantillon's lambic.)

Thank you! Not sure what I did wrong there. Nice haul by the way, what vintage are those red labels? I've had a ***** of a time finding any '08 OGV 750s.

 

[davey101]

Best gueuze I've ever had

And the best over all lambic I've had. A 2003 vintage.

 

[stupac2]

Thank you! Not sure what I did wrong there. Nice haul by the way, what vintage are those red labels? I've had a ***** of a time finding any '08 OGV 750s.

I think you used the photobucket URL instead of the picture URL. Your picture used: http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums...210A84BD_zps51456249.jpg&evt=user_media_share

but you wanted: http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums...A4EDDF4-5682-000004DB210A84BD_zps51456249.jpg

I'm not sure wtf the difference is, but it was easy for my to right-click on the picture and click "Select image location" to get the right thing.

But, really, just use http://imgur.com.

And the OGVs are 3 St. Valentine's, 2 '08, and 2 '05. What's kind of hilarious is that '08 is the only one I've never had before, even including 50th/99/Millennium.

 

[Dunt1]

Yeahnatenelson opened up some '08 awhile back, it was fantastic. A little brighter than your typical 3F though from what I remember.

 

[1v1willwreku]

I used to like lambic. Then at a bar I realized that I had just paid $30 for 15oz of beer.

 

[Bill2]

I used to like lambic. Then at a bar I realized that I had just paid $30 for 15oz of beer.

 

[Totoropanda]

2010 oude gueuze by 3fonteinen is fantastic. Armand n tommy is coming along very nicely right now!. All time favs will have to be blauw and crianza.. also de cam sucks dont buy any.. though if u have any for trade ill take them....

 

[Peleg]

Yeahnatenelson opened up some '08 awhile back, it was fantastic. A little brighter than your typical 3F though from what I remember.

The '08 OGV is one of my favorite beers right now. And I agree with this; it has a touch more bright lemony citrus acidity than most 3F gueuze.

 

[stupac2]

Well now I'm even more excited to open one this weekend! Does anyone know when '09 is coming out?

 

[Trady]

Double posting from the Hauls thread, but my most recent orders:

3x 2012 Westy 12
3x Quetsche B2
2x DCOG '13
1x DCOG '09
1x DCOL '12
1x DC Lambiek Special '09
2x GOG Black Label '13
2x 3FOG '13
2x 3FOG '12
3x OGC Bio '13
3x OGC Bio '12

 

[claaark13]

Consistency and longevity might not be De Cam's strong suit though. The 2000 Oude Geuze we had recently was pretty bland.

I opened a 2001 just over a year ago with some buddies and I thought it was really good. I'd suggest asking Shaggs, but he probably wouldn't remember it since he spilled his entire pour all over himself, then tried to blame the dog. Maybe he could agree that it smelled good?

 

[Bill2]

Am I missing something here? Why are the loons on the left green, and the ones on the right brown? Also, those are some mad high fill levels except for the far right...

 

[Trady]

Am I missing something here? Why are the loons on the left green, and the ones on the right brown? Also, those are some mad high fill levels except for the far right...

Different vintages, darker ones were '12, lighter '13

 

[franch]

Am I missing something here? Why are the loons on the left green, and the ones on the right brown? Also, those are some mad high fill levels except for the far right...

mikesgroove special

 

[Michigan1]

So who can give me the run down of 3F OGV? I haven't tried hunting any. What's the story?

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

So who can give me the run down of 3F OGV? I haven't tried hunting any. What's the story?

2002 is a whale, 2003-2005 is a bit hard to track down, 2006-2008 is easier. All are really amazing. Stay away from the synthetic corks (I think they're only in 2005-2006).

I'm not sure exactly what the differences are year to year, but the beers are different than the regular OG.

Here's a pic of 2002 OG (left) 2002 OGV (right).

 

[stupac2]

So who can give me the run down of 3F OGV? I haven't tried hunting any. What's the story?

My understanding is that it's a blend of the best lambics he gets, and then it's aged for longer to make sure it develops right. '08 is the most recent batch, came out last year, which I think is a typical lag.

I think it's still a 1, 2, 3 blend, unlike some of his other fancy stuff.

EDIT: Grumpy's wrong, they're all really bad. Don't go looking for.

like I need more competition...

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

Also, be sure to check out callmemickey's spreadsheet.

http://www.TalkBeer.com/community/threads/general-lambic-geuze-resources.1332/

 

[GetchaPull]

So who can give me the run down of 3F OGV? I haven't tried hunting any. What's the story?

Only had 02 and 07, but thought 07 was considerably better. All relative though. Should have loaded up on the cheap when I had the chance a couple years ago.

 

[callmemickey]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

 

[Michigan1]

Well, if anybody wants to send me an OGV to try, I'll sign for the package

 

[Michigan1]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

NSFW!!!
Not Safe For Wallet

 

[stupac2]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

Did you join the Dave LIF? If not, sign up and then repost this.

 

[jmarce]

how long does shipping (from Belgium in a Box in particular) usually take?

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

how long does shipping (from Belgium in a Box in particular) usually take?

To NYC, usually about 5-8 business days from hitting "order".

 

[stupac2]

Usually about 5-8 business days from hitting "order".

To NY, I assume? I'm usually a couple days longer in CA.

 

[Dunt1]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

I think I saw someone else post this in the beer group on FB, you sure that's yours bro?

 

[Dunt1]

2002 is a whale, 2003-2005 is a bit hard to track down, 2006-2008 is easier. All are really amazing. Stay away from the synthetic corks (I think they're only in 2005-2006).

I'm not sure exactly what the differences are year to year, but the beers are different than the regular OG.

Here's a pic of 2002 OG (left) 2002 OGV (right).

The St. Valentjin '07 and regular OGV '07 have synthetic corks too. There are regular corks though as well for the regular OGV '07.

 

[stupac2]

The St. Valentjin '07 and regular OGV '07 have synthetic corks too. There are regular corks though as well for the regular OGV '07.

Do you (or anyone) know what the deal is with the St Valentjin label? I always thought that was just a cheeky name for the blend on 2/14, but then found out about the label. Then I had one in Belgium that was just the regular label but bottled on 2/14. Did it start as a joke then they changed the label, or something?

 

[Trady]

Should have an update photo after I finish some more carpentry this week, but this was the lambic cave as of a few months ago.

LOL LOOK AT ALL THOSE EMPTY SPOTS, IM' SO NOT IMPRESSED.








Can I come over?

 

[callmemickey]

I think I saw someone else post this in the beer group on FB, you sure that's yours bro?

Haha. I still shake my head everytime I think of that dude that post a photo of my cellar and claimed it was his...

 

[kscaldef]

Also, if anyone wants the plans for those racks, let me know. I had it posted somewhere on BA but I should probably move it over here.

This is relevant to my interests.

 

[franch]

Haha. I still shake my head everytime I think of that dude that post a photo of my cellar and claimed it was his...

also the guy who posted a pic of someone else's dq and offered it FT

 

[Dunt1]

Do you (or anyone) know what the deal is with the St Valentjin label? I always thought that was just a cheeky name for the blend on 2/14, but then found out about the label. Then I had one in Belgium that was just the regular label but bottled on 2/14. Did it start as a joke then they changed the label, or something?

I think I have one labeled 2/14 as well that is a none St. Valentjin now that you say that, should probably enter that on the vintage list. No clue why some are marked St. Valentjin and others are regular OGV.

 

[stupac2]

This is relevant to my interests.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oghtyBOJcuVDM1cHpodUp0OFU/edit?usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oghtyBOJcuUnBxRTRoRHB5SXM/edit?usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oghtyBOJcuU2c0Q3N2cUhRLW8/edit?usp=drive_web

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[callmemickey]

I think I have one labeled 2/14 as well that is a none St. Valentjin now that you say that, should probably enter that on the vintage list. No clue why some are marked St. Valentjin and others are regular OGV.

My understanding was a shortage of the specially marked labels... probably worth confirmign with Armand.

 

[Bill2]

also the guy who posted a pic of someone else's dq and offered it FT

or that guy that did that thing with the bottle of selectie C